March 18, 2020 Richard Allen McElrath Sr., longtime Forum participant, former CMS math teacher and District 2 representative on the CMS Board of Education, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020. His sister Natheley reported that Richard had been in Hospice care about two weeks, following a year in ... Continue Reading →
The Long Struggle for Equity in Education in North Carolina
For Black History Month, Forum participants suggested a session on some of the history of K-12 education in Mecklenburg County. Speakers were Arthur Griffin, longtime education advocate and former chair of the CMS Board of Education; Richard McElrath, former District 2 member of the board; and Sarah ... Continue Reading →
Richard McElrath: New math tests mostly word problems
Feb. 13, 2013 Richard McElrath talks about upcoming CMS math tests, which will focus on word problems. ... Continue Reading →
McElrath on linkage between housing policy, school success
Dec. 4, 2012 District 2 school board member Richard McElrath spoke today at the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Forum about the school board's legislative agenda, which includes pursuing mixed-income housing, and collaborating with other governing bodies in Mecklenburg County. ... Continue Reading →
On housing, low-wealth neighborhoods and CMS
Oct. 23, 2012 CMS school board member Richard McElrath discussed housing, low-wealth neighborhoods and the difficulties CMS faces educating all children. ... Continue Reading →
Richard McElrath on changes under way in CMS
Oct. 2, 2012 CMS Board of Education District 2 member Richard McElrath made these comments to the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Forum on Oct. 2, 2012 about staff changes already under way under new Supt. Heath Morrison. ... Continue Reading →